Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Hours Extended in January 2025

Shannen Ace

The image captures a vibrant, colorful castle adorned with blue spires and gold accents. As part of the daily recap, people can be seen strolling through the area, enjoying the clear day's enchanting atmosphere.

Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Hours Extended in January 2025

Disney has extended Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom hours in early to mid-January 2025.

Magic Kingdom

The image captures a vibrant, colorful castle adorned with blue spires and gold accents. As part of the daily recap, people can be seen strolling through the area, enjoying the clear day's enchanting atmosphere.

On Sunday, January 12, and Monday, January 13, Magic Kingdom will now be open until 10 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. The park will still open at 9 a.m.

On Friday, January 17, the park will open an hour earlier at 8 a.m., with early entry for hotel guests beginning at 7:30 a.m. The park’s closing was extended from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Closing time was moved from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, too. The park will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. that day.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom

On Sunday, January 5, the park’s closing has been moved from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. It was moved from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, January 6. The park will now be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.

On Friday, January 17, and Saturday, January 18, Animal Kingdom’s closing time was moved from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The park will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.

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